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T H E A R E A A G E N C Y O N A G I N G O F S O M E R S E T C O U N T Y ● F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 9
Senior News American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease.
The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for people to make healthier choices.
Make a difference in your community: Spread the word about strategies for preventing heart disease and encourage people to live heart healthy lives.
How can American Heart Month make a difference?
We can use this month to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent it — both at home and in the community.
Here are just a few ideas:
Encourage families to make small changes, like using spices to season their food instead of salt.
Motivate teachers and administrators to make physical activity a part of the school day. This can help students start good habits early.
Ask doctors and nurses to be leaders in their communities by speaking out about ways to pre-vent heart disease. You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart dis-ease.
Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart dis-ease.
To lower your risk:
Watch your weight.
Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
Control your cholesterol and blood pressure.
If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
Get active and eat healthy.
https://healthfinder.gov/NHO/FebruaryToolkit.aspx
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CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CDSMP) is an effec�ve self-management
educa�on program for people with chronic health problems. The program specifically ad-
dresses arthri�s, diabetes, lung and heart disease, but teaches skills useful for managing a
variety of chronic diseases. This program covers topic such as: techniques to deal with prob-
lems associated with chronic disease, appropriate exercise, appropriate use of medica�ons,
communica�ng effec�vely with family, friends, and health professionals, nutri�on, and, how
to evaluate new treatments. It is free to all seniors of Somerset County and caregivers, clas-
ses are limited. Tableland vans will be offered from your center to the closest center, if your
center is not offering the class, this will be at no expense to you.
Coming in 2019 at the following centers:
Boswell Senior Center
Confluence Senior Center
Meyersdale Senior Center
Somerset Senior Center
CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT
Senior Discounts at Age 50, 55, 60, and 65 They say 50 is the new 30, but 30 never came with this many deals. With even the youngest Baby Boomers now in the over-50 demographic, retailers, grocers, travel companies, and restaurants are all competing for their business by offering discounts. And yes, some senior discounts really do kick in when you turn 50, as long as you’re a member of AARP and are willing to claim your senior discount when you shop, dine, or book. Some merchants offer deals for the 55-and-up crowd, while others’ discounts start at age 60 or even 65. To help you find the discounts you or your parents can enjoy now, we’ve grouped the most up-to-date deals we could find by age for 50, 55, 60, and 65. Remember that you can’t age out of these offers, either. The deals in the 50-and-up sec-tion still apply after you’re 65.
As always, when you’re deal hunting, there are two things to keep in mind:
Offers can change, so if you’re really set on getting a particular discount, call or go online to check that it’s still valid. That’s espe-cially true at chain restaurants, where many but not all locations may participate in an offer.
If you don’t see a senior discount at your favorite shop, go right ahead and ask.
Senior Discounts for Age 50+
Here’s a list of discounts you’re eligible for as an AARP member, starting at age 50. Here’s what you can get with that membership.
Dining Discounts for Age 50 and Up
Free: Dunkin’ Donuts: Free donut with purchase of a large or extra-large drink
10% off at Bonefish Grill Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Carraba’s Italian Grill Charley’s Crab Palm Beach and Grand Rapids Chart House Claim Jumper Restaurant & Saloon Fisherman’s Wharf Gandy Dancer Grand Concourse Krispy Kreme (varies by loca-tion) Landry’s Seafood McCormick & Schmick’s Meriwether’s Oceanaire Seafood Room Outback Steakhouse Rainforest Cafe
Red Sushi Hibachi & Grill River Crab Blue Water Inn Saltgrass Steak House Steak ‘n Shake (Mondays and Tuesdays) Tea Room Café Willie G’s Seafood and Steaks
15% off at Denny’s: 15% Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt in-store and online Zipcar: 43% off car share membership
Senior News February 2019
Discounts for Age 50 and Up
Columbia: 15% off online purchases Fila: 10% off sportswear and tennis gear Petplan Pet Insurance: up to 10% off + up to $35 prepaid Visa card The UPS Store: 5% off shipping, 15% off other services Budget: one rental day free with rental of intermediate through full-size 4-door car for 3 consecutive days, including a Saturday night Budget: up to 20% off moving-truck rentals
Zipcar: 43% off car share membership
Up to 10% off at Best Western Comfort Inn Comfort Suites Mainstay Suites Ramada
Up to 15% off at Aloft Hotels Element by Westin Le Meridien The Luxury Collection—Sheraton
.Up to 20% off at Jack in the Box
25% off at Uno Pizzeria & Grill (Wednesdays)
10% off at: Goodwill: one day a week (day varies by location) Michael’s craft stores Ross: on Tuesdays
15% off at: Belk’s: first Tuesday of every month Bon-Ton Department Stores: on senior discount days at participating loca-tions Kohl’s: on Wednesdays
Up to 50% off at: Salvation Army Family Stores: one day a week (amount and day vary by location)
10% off at: Best Western Myrtle Beach Resort
Selected trip discounts at: Carnival Cruise Lines: selected trips Royal Caribbean Cruises: selected trips
Hy-Vee: 5% off every Wednesday for senior discount club members Fred Meyer: 10% off the first Tuesday of each month
Discounts for Ages 60 and Up
10% off at: Ben & Jerry’s Burger King Einstein’s Bagels Gatti’s Pizza Shoney’s: Sonic: or free beverage, varies by location Subway: Sweet Tomatoes: or senior meal deals at selected times/days Village Inn Waffle House: every Monday
Up to 15% off at: Applebee’s: with Golden Apple Card
Discounts vary by location at: Bennigan’s Bob’s Big Boy Chick-Fil-A CiCi’s Pizza Golden Corral
Discount movie tickets from AMC Theaters and Regal Cinema.
Up to 10% off Cambria Suites Clarion Hotels Econo Lodge Howard Johnson Knights Inn Motel 6 Rodeway Inn Sleep Inn
Travelodge Days Inn
5% off at: Bi-Lo: every Wednesday with Senior Bonus Card Harris Teeter: every Tuesday with VIC card Kroger: on Wednes-days at participating locations Morton Williams Supermarket: every Tuesday
Up to 10% off at: Compare Foods Supermarket: on selected days Shop-Rite: on selected days
Senior Discounts for Age 65+
Boston Market: discount varies by location Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages White Castle: 10% off
Banana Republic: 10% off Belk: Up to 20% off with Belk charge card Carmike Cinemas: 35% off adult admission Cinemark Thea-ters: discounts vary by location Dress Barn: 10% off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at participating locations Great Clips: dis-counts vary by location Rite Aid: discounts with wellness65+ rewards program Amtrak: 15% off selected trips American Airlines: various discounts, call to book Greyhound: 5% discount Holiday Inn Express: discounts vary by location InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels La Quinta: discounts vary by location Marriott: 15% off Southwest Airlines: various dis-counts, call to book United Airlines: various discounts, call to book
When you’re visiting museums, zoos, and botanical gardens, remember to ask about senior admission rates. Better yet, ask about free days, especially at museums. Many big-city museums have one day a month when admission is free to everyone – that’s just about the best discount you can get.
There are some unexpected savings out there if you care to find them. For example,
Your utility provider may offer a senior discount to help with the cost of electricity, gas, and water.
Your county tax office can let you know whether you’re eligible for property tax relief to reduce the amount you owe each year on your home.
Talk to your auto insurer to see if they have reduced rates for safe older drivers, especially if you’re retired and no longer com-muting to work.
Your local animal shelter may offer you a discounted or free adoption for your next dog, cat, or rabbit. Many shelters run Seniors-for-Seniors programs that match older adults with older adoptable pets that are calmer and easier to care for than puppies and kittens.
Many FFA chapters, animal shelters, and retailers offer low-cost vaccination clinics so you can keep your pets current on shots.
Finally, you may be able to earn a college degree tuition-free or just take college classes for fun. Frugal-living site The Penny Hoarder has put together a list of free college programs for seniors in every US state.
https://www.senioradvisor.com/blog/2015/06/senior-discounts-age-55/
CONEMAUGH TOWNSHIP AREA SENIOR CENTER
CONFLUENCE AREA SENIOR CENTER
959 South Main Street Hollsopple, PA 15935 Center Manager: Christine Saylor Phone (814) 479-2216 E-Mail: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Mon - Thurs 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Closed Fridays Daily Activities: Exercise Equipment, Volunteer Opportunities, Cards Games Geri Fit - Tuesdays at 10 AM; Exercise Class Thursdays at 10AM .
700 Reynolds Street Confluence, PA 15424 Center Manager: Julie Yinkey Phone: (814) 395-5117 E-mail: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Mon –Thurs 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Closed Fridays Daily Activities: Volunteer Oppor-tunities, Computer Use, Tutoring, Exercise Equipment, Puzzles, Games, Music, Wii Games 9 AM Coffee Social, Noon Bingo Wi-Fi Available
1 Trip to Somerset
5 10:00 Apprise Appointments
6 Craft
7 Blood Pressure
8 Trip to Pechins
11 10:30 AAA Community Health Nurse Seminar— Medication Management
13 Word Search Puzzle
14 Valentine’s Day Party
15 Trip to Uniontown
18 Closed for President's Day
22 Trip to Somerset
25 Word Search Puzzle
5 12:00 Crochet Circle
6 12:00 Bingo
7 Wii Games
11 12:00 Corn Hole
14 11:00 Free Blood
Pressure with
Somerset Home
Health
14 Valentine’s Day
Party
18 Closed for
President’s Day
19 12:00 Crochet Circle
20 Wii Games
21 12:00 Music Tom &
Carolyn Voytas
4 10:30 Trivia Games w/Siemons
11 10:30 AAA Community Health Nurse Seminar—Medication Management
18 Closed for Presidents Day
25 10:00 Music w/Rich Hagens
CENTRAL CITY AREA SENIOR CENTER 103 Sunshine Avenue
Central City, PA 15926
Center Manager: Carol Turner
Phone: (814) 754-5615 E-mail: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Mon - Thurs 9AM - 2:30 PM, Closed Fri-day Daily Activities: Exercise Machines, Volunteer Opportunities, Computer and Crafts
BOSWELL AREA SENIOR CENTER 332 Stonycreek Street Boswell, PA 15531 Center Manager: Beth Hollis Phone: Mon. (814) 629-9926 or Tues.— Fri. (814) 445-7772 E-mail: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday 8:30 AM-1:30 PM Daily Activities: Volunteer Opportuni-ties. Wi-Fi Available
February 2019 Center Activities
Monday-10 AM Exercise Tuesday-10 AM Theology class w/Pastor Dean; 6:30 PM Tootsie Rollers Wednesday- 10 AM Exercise Thursday-10 AM Exercise, 11AM Wii Games; 6:30 PM Tootsie Rollers
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Monday thru Thursday: 9AM to 2PM Exercise Room
Tuesday: 10 AM Geri Fit w/Jan
Thursday 9-12 Quilting; 10 AM Exercise Class w/Jan
2nd Tues. of Month:
APPRISE Counseling by Appointment.
Wi-Fi Available
13 Van to Ideal Market & Conzattis
14 10:30 Valentines Day Party
18 Closed for President’s Day
19 10:30 Corn Hole
20 Van to Somerset
21 10:30 AAA Community Health Nurse Seminar—Medication Management
25 Music w/Tom & Caroline Voytas
26 Battle of the Sexes
28 10:30 Trivia w/Kitty
4 10:30 Music w/Denese Baldwin
5 10:00 Valentines Day Craft
6 Van to Bilo
7 10:30 Battle of the Sexes
11 10:30 Morning Bingo
12 10:30 Music w/John Wolf
25 12:00 AAA Community Health Nurse Seminar— Medication Management
Monday Activities:
12 PM Bingo
Monday: 10-11a Geri-Fit Monday: Thursday-Exercise Equipment 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Zumba 6-8 PM Wednesdays : 10 AM
Exercise class w/Jan
Bible Study Class—2nd Thursday of the month
Chronic Disease Self-Management Classes coming soon! Call the senior center for more details or to sign up. Lim-ited space available.
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February 2019 Center Activities
MEYERSDALE AREA SENIOR CENTER 120 North Street Meyersdale, PA 15552 Center Manager: Cinda Yinkey Phone: (814) 634-0713 E-Mail: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Mon - Thurs 9:30 AM - 3 PM Fri 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Daily Activities: Cards, Puzzles, Volunteer Opportunities, Exercise Equipment, Bingo at 11 AM Wed. Exercise Class
Wi-Fi Available
4 1:00 Bingo
5 10:30 AAA Community Health Nurse-Seminar Medication Management
6 11:00 Grocery Bingo-Bring an item
6 Wii Bowling
8 11:00 Bingo-Juice/Snack
11 $1 Root Beer Float
13 Exercise—Try our new Exercise Equipment
13 Wii Bowling
14 Valentine’s Day Party
18 Closed President’s Day
19 10:30 Free Blood Pressures w/Somerset Home Health/Elizabeth
20 Exercise—Try our new Exercise Equipment
20 Wii Bowling
22 10:30-12 Senior Box
26 10:30 Free Blood Pressures w/Hospice
27 Wii Bowling
SOMERSET AREA SENIOR CENTER 1338 S Edgewood Avenue Somerset, PA 15501 Center Manager: Beth Hollis Phone (814) 445-7772 E-Mail: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 8 AM - 3 PM Daily Activities: Exercise Equipment, Cards, Games, Volunteer Opportunities, Wii Games, Bingo 9:30 AM
Military Support Group, 6:30PM Mondays contact Gladen Maust (814) 893-5686
Wed. & Fri: Beginner Crochet Classes Healthy Steppers: Wed & Fri 12:30 PM;
Thursday: Tai Chi for Arthritis 12:30
TOPS: 6 PM Thursdays
Wi-Fi Available
1 10:30 Music w/Rocko the DJ
4 12:30 Wii Bowling
6 Music w/Denese Baldwin
7 9 to 1 Massages w/Mandy Menser $10
8 10:30 Craft w/Three Rivers Hospice
11 12:30 Wii Bowling
13 10:30 Music w/Rich Hagens
15 10:30 Valentine’s Day Party
18 Closed for President’s Day
19 1:00 Music w/The Doc’s Boy’s
20 10:30 AAA Community Health Nurse Seminar—Medication Management
21 9 to 1 Massages w/Mandy Menser $10
22 10:30 Music w/Eric Harris
25 12:30 Wii Bowling
26 1:00 Blind Support Group Meeting
27 10:00 Free Blood Pressures w/Mainline Pharmacy
CENTER FOR LIFE 700 Fifth Street, Suite 200 Windber, PA 15963 Center Manager: Elaine Wagner Phone: (814) 467-5912 E-Mail: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 8 AM - 4 PM Daily Activities: Early Morning Coffee Social Group, Breakfast 8:00-10:00 AM Indoor Walking Track, Cards/Games, Jigsaw Puzzles, Volunteer Opportuni-ties, Exercise Equipment Every Tuesday at 6:00 PM—Game Night: Poker, Pinochle, Wii, Scrabble, Rummicube, Hearts, Mexican Train Wii Wheee Event every Thursday at 6 PM. Line Dancing Classes Fridays 6 PM Wi—Fi Available
5 Puzzle Day
6 10:30 AAA Community
Health Nurse
7 Bingo—Windber
Woods
12 Blood Pressure Checks
13 Grocery Bingo-Please
bring an item
14 Valentine’s Day Party-
Wear Red
18 Closed for President’s Day
19 Game Day
20 Small Prize Bingo
21 Let’s Chat
26 Word Search
27 Pictionary
28 Trivia
HAPPY
GROUND-
HOG
DAY!
Available Weekly at Center For Life: Mon: 8 AM Tap Dance Class; 8:30 AM Poker;
10:30 Strong Bones Exercise Class; 12:30 Pinochle Club
Tues: 10:30 AM Body Strengthening Class; 12:30 Mahi Jong; 12:30 Wii Bowling; 12:30 Bingo
Wed: 8:30 AM Poker; 12:30 PM Bingo; 12:30 PM Pinochle Club; 9:30-11:30 AM Computer Class-Intermediate and Advanced Win-dows 7 and Windows 8.1; 12:30 Bingo
Thurs: 10:00 AM Free Tai Chi Class; 12:30 PM Mahjong; 12:30 Bingo; 6 PM Game Night
Fri: 8 AM Tap Dance Class; 8:30 AM Poker; 9:30 AM Chorus; 10:30 AM Strong Bones Exercise Class; 12:30 PM; Pinochle Club—All classes open to the public and FREE
Every 1st and 3rd Friday : Doctor Ordered
Blood Work 8-10 AM
Mon., Tues. & Thurs.:
11AM Bingo Tues, & Thurs.: APPRISE by Appt. Wed. & Fri. : 11 AM Juice Bingo
Mon.– Fri.: Wii
Bowling
Center Highlights:
Tai Chi for Ar-thritis 12:30 Every Thursday
Chronic Disease Self-Management Classes coming soon! Call the senior center for more details or to sign up. Limited space available.
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February 2019 Menu
Milk Served with Every
Meal.
1 Spaghetti w/Meatballs Brussel Sprouts Diced Pears Italian Bread w/Marg. Opt B: Steak Salad
4 BIRTHDAY LUNCH Roast Pork w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Italian Blend Vegetables Apricot Halves White Cake w/Icing Opt B: Chicken Cheese Caesar Salad w/Caesar dressing
5 BBQ Chicken Brown Rice Pilaf Green Beans Mandarin Oranges Rye Bread w/Marg. Opt B: Ham Salad Croissant Sandwich
6 Chile w/Cheese Mixed Green Salad w/Grape Tomatoes Ranch Dressing Fresh Apple Corn Muffin Opt B: Bacon/turkey/Ham Club Salad
7 Roast Turkey w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Winter Blend Vegs Cranberry Salad Wheat Dinner Roll w/Margarine Opt B: Seafood Chef Salad w/raspberry vinaigrette dressing
8 Hot Dog on Bun Baked Beans Melon Cup Opt B: Greek Chicken Salad
11 Macaroni & Cheese Stewed Tomatoes Three Bean Salad . Pineapple Tidbits Opt B: Italian Croissant
12 Salisbury Steak w/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Wax Beans Fresh Orange Whole Wheat Roll w/Margarine Opt B: Turkey Chef Salad
13 Potato Crusted Cod Tarter Sauce Scalloped Potatoes Cole Slaw Applesauce Opt B: Veggie/Cheese Wrap
14 VALENTINE’S DAY Stuffed Chicken Breast Parsley Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Fruit Cup Cherry Pie Opt B: Ham/Cheese Chef Salad
15 Vegetable Lasagna Mixed Green Salad w/Eggs Diced Peaches Italian Bread w/Marg. Opt B: Seafood/Cheese Salad w/raspberry vinaigrette dressing
18
CLOSED
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
19 Marinated Pork Chop Au Gratin Potatoes Normandy Vegetables Baked Apples Corn Muffin w/Marg. Opt B: Bacon/Turkey/Ham Club Hoagie
20 Baked Chicken w/Gravy Seasoned Whole Mini Potatoes Peas Tropical Fruit Salad Whole Wheat Roll w/Margarine. Opt B: Ham/Swiss Pretzel Sandwich
21 Stuffed Pepper Mashed Potatoes Corn Creamed Cucumbers Fresh Citrus Salad Opt B:Taco Salad
22 Egg Omelet w/Cheese Sausage Link Fresh Banana Whole Grain Muffin V-8 Juice Opt B: Tuna/Egg Chef Salad
25 Meatloaf Scalloped Potatoes Sliced Carrots Mandarin Oranges Opt B: Southwest Chicken Salad
26 Ham Pot Pie Tossed Salad w/Cheese & Grape Tomatoes Italian Dressing Fresh Apple Rye Bread w/Marg.. Opt B: Steak Salad
27 Creamed Chicken over Biscuit Peas & Carrots Pineapple Tidbits Cottage Cheese . Opt B: Ham/Cheese Chef Salad
28 Rigatoni w/Meat Sauce Broccoli Florets Mozzarella Cheese Stick Tropical Fruit Opt B: Italian Hoagie
**So you can enjoy a relaxed and comfortable dining experience, reservations are recommended. Lunch is served at each center at 11:30 AM. Please call the Center you plan on attending by 11:30 AM the day before. Please indicate your preference for the hot meal or Salad/Café meal (Option B). The menu is subject to change due to typographical errors or other unforeseen circumstances.
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February 2019—Pittsburgh Penguins Game—CANCELLED March 2019—Wii Spring Season Starts at all Centers April 25, 2019—Volunteer Banquet TDA—Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs U
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UPCOMING SEMINAR
March 2019’s Dinner and a Seminar
Hosted by:
The Area Agency on Aging of Somerset County’s
Protective Services Unit
This Dinner and a Seminar will focus on current SCAMs throughout our region as
well as financial exploitation.
Currently details are limited but please stay tuned to March’s Sr. Newsletter
as well as your local Sr. Center Operator for more details.
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Government under the
Commissioners of Somerset County
Gerald Walker, Chairman
John P. Terlingo, Vice Chairman
John P. Vatavuk, Secretary
James T. Yoder
Administrator
Linda Myers, Advisory Council Chairperson
This project is funded, in part, under
contract with the PA Department of Aging.
If you would like to obtain further infor-
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